Sierra de Gorraptes

ESGeoNamesridgeunknown#280366
Latitude
41.250000°
Longitude
0.683330°
Ortho h
409.00 m
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GeoNames ID 3121276 · Feature T.RDGE

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Sierra de Gorraptes is a ridge located in Spain, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database dataset. The point has been assigned the stable identifier #280366 on SurveyingPedia and sits at an approximate elevation of 409.0 metres. Its coordinates in WGS84 are 41.250000°, 0.683330°, corresponding to 41° 15′ 0.00″ N, 0° 40′ 59.99″ E in the traditional degrees-minutes-seconds format. This page is a self-updating reference — all data is aggregated from public open sources and cross-checked periodically against the originating agency.

Professional surveyors, engineers, and topographers use points like Sierra de Gorraptes to anchor total-station traverses, verify GNSS/RTK solutions, calibrate levelling instruments, and validate survey deliverables against known coordinates. The record on this page is refreshed daily via automated pipelines that monitor the public sources for any updates, corrections, or status changes.

Coordinate formats

WGS84 (decimal)41.250000, 0.683330
WGS84 (DMS)41° 15′ 0.00″ N, 0° 40′ 59.99″ E
UTM zone (approx.)Zone 31N (approx.)
Elevation409.00 m
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Geodetic context in Spain

The national geodetic reference in Spain is maintained by Instituto Geográfico Nacional (IGN Spain). The active datum is ETRS89 / REGCAN95. Coordinates shown on this page are expressed in WGS84 (ETRF/ITRF-compatible) which is directly usable in most modern GNSS receivers. For cadastral work in Spain you may need to convert to the local datum using the Coordinate Hub.

Browse the full list of indexed control points in Spain from the country page.

Nearby benchmarks

The closest 6 indexed control points within roughly 50 km of this location:

GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Sierra del Robelló
4.2 km away · ES
OpenStreetMap contributors · survey_point
survey_point
4.5 km away · ES
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Sierra de Montsant
16.4 km away · ES
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Sierra de la Fatarella
17.0 km away · ES
OpenStreetMap contributors · survey_point
survey_point
21.6 km away · FR
GeoNames topographic database · ridge
Sierra del Lavall de la Torre
22.6 km away · ES

Frequently asked questions

What is Sierra de Gorraptes?

Sierra de Gorraptes is a ridge located in Spain, catalogued in the GeoNames topographic database network. It has the public identifier #280366 and sits at an elevation of 409.0 metres. The point is used for geodetic reference, topographic surveys, and related measurement workflows.

Where are the exact coordinates of Sierra de Gorraptes?

The position of Sierra de Gorraptes in WGS84 is 41.250000°, 0.683330° (decimal), or 41° 15′ 0.00″ N, 0° 40′ 59.99″ E in degrees-minutes-seconds. For planar surveys in Spain this falls approximately in UTM Zone 31N (approx.).

How can I reach and visit this ridge?

Use the satellite imagery above to see the surrounding area. You can open this location directly in Google Maps, Google Earth, Bing Maps, or OpenStreetMap using the buttons provided. Many geodetic points are accessible to the public; some are on protected or private land — check local regulations before any field visit. Always bring documentation or your credentials if you plan to use the marker for professional measurement.

Is this point verified and usable for professional surveying?

This record has been community-verified 0 times. Data quality depends on the source: NGS and official national agency points are typically centimetre-accurate, OpenStreetMap survey points are metre-accurate, and GeoNames topographic landmarks (peaks, hills) are reference-grade only. Always cross-reference with the original agency datasheet before using this point for cadastral, legal, or safety-critical work.

Original source: this record was imported from geonames. Always refer to the original datasheet for the most up-to-date and authoritative data.